Developmental Biology Interest Group

Recent studies in developmental biology have been at the leading edge of modern biological
research. Through combined genetic, genomic and molecular approaches, studies of bacteria,
yeast, C. elegans, Drosophila, mammals, Xenopus, chick and zebrafish have provided
a strong foundation for understanding the common developmental pathways shared by
all higher organisms. Similarly, genetic studies of Arabidopsis have provided remarkable
new insights into the regulation of plant development, providing unexpected parallels
with animal systems. At the University of Utah, we have leading researchers working
in all of these areas of developmental biology. These scientists are brought together
by the Developmental Biology Interest Group (DBIG).

Developmental Biology Training Grant

Some students and postdocs within the DBIG are supported by the Developmental Biology Training Grant (DBTG). A description of the activities and requirements for trainees on the DBTG
is listed there.

Developmental Biology Interests

Establishing Cell Fates

Cell Shape, Migration, and Morphogenesis

Post-Embryonic Life: Organisms in their Environment

Human Diseases

Faculty/Laboratory Participants

Faculty members of th e Developmental Biology Interest Group are located throughout
the campus: Each member of the MBP is affiliated with a University of Utah department,
and these departments occupy space in several buildings on campus: School of Biological Sciences - Life Science, South Biology, and Aline W. Skaggs Buildings; Biochemistry - Medical Center and Emma Eccles Jones Building; Human Genetics - Eccles Institute of Human Genetics;Neurobiology & Anatomy - Wintrobe Building; Oncological Sciences - Medical Center and Huntsman Cancer Institute; Microbiology & Immunology Division - Medical Center and the Emma Eccles Jones Building.